Articles by Mike Ryan

Iveco is participating at the 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition that starts today and runs until April 29. The event is expected to draw more than 800,000 visitors.

Hino Motor Sales Australia has named Brisbane-based Sci-Fleet Hino its Metropolitan Dealer of the Year and Bendigo Truck Centre its Regional Dealer of the Year for 2012.

FleetForce, a new telematics system from New Holland to optimise deployment and maximise efficiency has been unveiled at the Bauma 2013 mining, construction and earthmoving expo in Germany.

Honda Australia has announced a new player in the ag bike market - the XR125L. The first local offering in the XR four-stroke trail bike family for a number of years, the 125L has been around in some markets since 2003, while the XR range can trace their origins back to 1979.

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has increased its customer support capability in the Northern Territory and north Queensland regions, opening new branches to service the key markets.

Hino Australia has kicked off their end of financial year sales event early this year, announcing their EOFY 'Hinothon' sales event today.

Volkswagen's 'Runner' Special Edition range of commercial vehicles has been expanded with the addition of Crafter van and Amarok trayback to the existing Caddy van and Transporter models in the lineup.

More than two decades after it originally set the trucking market alight, Scania has launched a new 'Streamline' long-haul prime mover, with the aerodynamically-redesigned cabin to be available on the R and G-Series Scania cabovers later this year.

Australia's newest name in ATVs, Arctic Cat, made their official public debut at last weekend's Farmworld Field Day event, held at Lardner Park in Gippsland, Victoria.

AZMEB Bulk Transfer Systems, has revealed that it will be exhibiting at May's Brisbane Truck Show. This is the first time the leading side tipper manufacturer will be showcasing its range at Brisbane.

Manheim is celebrating a move to new premises in Darwin, with a massive 'grand opening' auction on Wednesday March 27, from 11.30am.

Leading tipper brands Lusty EMS and AZMEB Bulk Transfer Systems have appointed Grant Kemp as their National Sales Manager. With an extensive background in resources, Mr Kemp has been brought on board, amongst other things, to strengthen the brands' existing positions in this sector.